![[Bahraich Violence] "Is State Misunderstood Intent of Previous Order on Demolition Notices?": Allahabad HC Slams UP Govt. For not Filing Response](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-2-6.png?resize=447%2C251&ssl=1)
A special bench of the High Court temporarily stayed the demolition of allegedly illegal structures in Bahraich, providing the accused 15 days to respond to the notices. The court emphasized the need for clarity in construction authorizations and directed state authorities to consider responses carefully before making decisions. The next hearing is set for October 23.
Three individuals linked to the Bahraich violence have sought urgent Supreme Court intervention against the demolition of their homes. They allege the demolition is punitive, citing short notice and misuse of municipal laws. The incident followed communal clashes during a Durga idol procession, leading to widespread violence and arrests.
The Gujarat government defended its demolition activities in Gir Somnath before the Supreme Court, asserting the need to remove illegal encroachments on public land. In response to a legal challenge, the government emphasized adherence to legal procedures, while the petitioner accused authorities of targeting Muslim sites unlawfully. The case was adjourned for further review.
The Supreme Court criticized the West Bengal government for not establishing a Municipal Building Tribunal to address illegal constructions on enemy property in Kolkata. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan directed immediate demolitions of unauthorized structures, warning of potential contempt actions if compliance is not met by the state within two weeks.
![[Sanjauli Mosque Case] "No Idea Who Constructed The Additional Four Floors": Waqf Board Claims Ownership as Court Questions Expansion](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-18-3.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Yesterday, On 7th September, The Himachal Pradesh Waqf Board claimed ownership of the land where a mosque in Sanjauli Colony is located but stated it had “no idea who constructed the additional four floors.” Meanwhile, local residents filed an application to become a party in the case, claiming the land belongs to the state government’s revenue department. The issue will be further discussed in the next hearing set for October 5. Two Hindu organizations protested for the mosque’s demolition, labeling it illegal, and the matter stirred debate in the Vidhan Sabha. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasized respect for all religions and peaceful protests, but emphasized that no one would be permitted to take the law into their own hands.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav defended ‘bulldozer justice’ as per Constitutional principles, stating no one is above the law. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the practice, advocating for judicial determination of guilt. The controversy stems from alleged anti-Islamic remarks, leading to violent protests and the subsequent demolition of Shahzad Ali’s house.
A plea filed in the Supreme Court to halt the demolition of a mosque in Delhi, with senior advocate Sanjay Hegde bringing attention to the case. The court, led by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and R. Mahadevan, scheduled a hearing for August 1. The appeal challenges the Delhi High Court’s decision not to stay the demolition, asserting the mosque’s rightful allocation of land in 1979. This case reflects wider concerns about preserving historical and religious structures in Delhi amidst urban development.
![[Haldwani Encroachment Case] 'Encroachers Are Also Humans': SC Directs Centre, Uttarakhand Govt. To Rehabilitate Families Living On Railway Land](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-3-5.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court today directed the Central Government and Uttarakhand authorities to develop a rehabilitation policy for 4,365 families living near Haldwani Railway Station. The court emphasized the humane treatment of encroachers and criticized the Railways’ approach. It called for a balanced approach addressing long-term residents’ needs and specified measures for identifying land and relocating families.
Today(on 14th June),The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court’s decision to permit the demolition of a Shiva Temple on the Yamuna floodplains. Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih found no fault with the High Court’s order and questioned the petitioner-samiti’s standing to challenge the demolition.
![[Demolition Row] Delhi HC asks Authorities to Grant 1 month for Vacating Mosque Premises](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MicrosoftTeams-image-40.png?resize=447%2C300&ssl=1)
The Delhi High Court has granted the caretaker of a mosque and madarsa in Hazrat Nizamuddin one month to vacate the premises before its scheduled demolition. This decision comes after the petitioner’s request for sufficient time to seek legal remedies. The court ordered authorities to allow the caretaker to vacate the site within the specified period.